Question Tag: Audit Techniques

Search 500 + past questions and counting.
  • Filter by Professional Bodies

  • Filter by Subject

  • Filter by Series

  • Filter by Topics

  • Filter by Levels

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q11 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy

This question tests knowledge of analytical procedures used to produce audit evidence.

Which of the following is an analytical procedure generally used to produce audit evidence?
A. Confirmations mailed directly to the auditor by the client’s customers
B. Physical observation of inventories
C. Relationship among current financial balances and prior balances, forecasts, and non-financial data
D. Detailed examination of external and internal documents
E. Circularisation letters to debtors and creditors of the company

Login or create a free account to see answers

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q11 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy"

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SA – Q16 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Identifies an option that is not a Computer Assisted Audit Technique (CAAT).

Which ONE of the following is NOT an example of Computer Assisted Audit Technique?

  • A. Read only memory
  • B. System control and review file
  • C. Integrated test facilities
  • D. Snapshot
  • E. Mapping

Login or create a free account to see answers

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SA – Q16 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics"

AA – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q7 – Emerging Trends in Auditing

Describe vouching, systems-based, and risk-based audits and discuss where vouching and systems audits are still applicable.

The audit process has evolved from vouching and systems-based audits to risk-based auditing.

Required:

a. Give brief descriptions of each of the three types of audit stated above. (9 Marks)

b. State the instances where vouching and systems audits are still applicable. (6 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AA – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q7 – Emerging Trends in Auditing"

AA – Nov 2017 – L2 – Q3c – Audit and Assurance Evidence

List and explain three factors to consider when determining the extent of reliance on analytical procedures as substantive audit evidence.

ISA 520 Analytical Procedures provides guidance to auditors on the use of analytical procedures during the course of the external audit.

Required:
When using analytical procedures as substantive audit procedures, list and briefly explain with examples three factors to consider when determining the extent of reliance that can be placed on the results of such procedures.

Login or create a free account to see answers

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AA – Nov 2017 – L2 – Q3c – Audit and Assurance Evidence"

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q11 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy

This question tests knowledge of analytical procedures used to produce audit evidence.

Which of the following is an analytical procedure generally used to produce audit evidence?
A. Confirmations mailed directly to the auditor by the client’s customers
B. Physical observation of inventories
C. Relationship among current financial balances and prior balances, forecasts, and non-financial data
D. Detailed examination of external and internal documents
E. Circularisation letters to debtors and creditors of the company

Login or create a free account to see answers

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q11 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy"

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SA – Q16 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Identifies an option that is not a Computer Assisted Audit Technique (CAAT).

Which ONE of the following is NOT an example of Computer Assisted Audit Technique?

  • A. Read only memory
  • B. System control and review file
  • C. Integrated test facilities
  • D. Snapshot
  • E. Mapping

Login or create a free account to see answers

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SA – Q16 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics"

AA – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q7 – Emerging Trends in Auditing

Describe vouching, systems-based, and risk-based audits and discuss where vouching and systems audits are still applicable.

The audit process has evolved from vouching and systems-based audits to risk-based auditing.

Required:

a. Give brief descriptions of each of the three types of audit stated above. (9 Marks)

b. State the instances where vouching and systems audits are still applicable. (6 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AA – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q7 – Emerging Trends in Auditing"

AA – Nov 2017 – L2 – Q3c – Audit and Assurance Evidence

List and explain three factors to consider when determining the extent of reliance on analytical procedures as substantive audit evidence.

ISA 520 Analytical Procedures provides guidance to auditors on the use of analytical procedures during the course of the external audit.

Required:
When using analytical procedures as substantive audit procedures, list and briefly explain with examples three factors to consider when determining the extent of reliance that can be placed on the results of such procedures.

Login or create a free account to see answers

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AA – Nov 2017 – L2 – Q3c – Audit and Assurance Evidence"

error: Content is protected !!
Oops!

This feature is only available in selected plans.

Click on the login button below to login if you’re already subscribed to a plan or click on the upgrade button below to upgrade your current plan.

If you’re not subscribed to a plan, click on the button below to choose a plan